I am the founder of the Law Office of Karol Bisbee, PC with locations in North Andover and Stoneham Massachusetts. My passion is working with seniors and their families to plan for the future, to address a crises and to bring a sense of relief that they have put their affairs in order- protecting themselves and their families. Medicaid Planning is complex and families have appreciated the hands on assistance we provide.
My clients often share what is happening in my life when it comes to travel which I thoroughly enjoy and they give me ideas on where to eat, what to see and their experiences. We form not only a legal relationship but a friendship. We also share ideas on my other passions of gardening and cooking
I am a Registered Nurse and a former nursing home administrator. Using the skills from these careers for the benefit of my clients has been very rewarding and beneficial for me and the families I work with.
Hugs, laughs and smiles are as much a part of my professional workday as the dispensing of legal information. Education of my clients and the community is a high priority in my practice. In addition, I beleive in giving back to the community and therefore I offer a free legal clinic at two of my local Senior Centers once a month.
Practice areas
Disability planning, MassHealth applications,health and long-term care planning, as well as end-of-life planning decisions, addressing issues of elder abuse. accessing public and private resources for keeping individuals in their home or paying for long term care services, adult guardianships and conservatorships, review of nursing home and assisted living contracts
20 years
Our estate planning services include family protection planning, avoidance of probate, minimization of taxes, comprehensive planning through the use of wills, trusts, durable powers of attorney and other legal documents. Special Needs planning
20 years
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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NH | Inactive | 2001 | 09/02/2016 |
MA | Retired | 2001 | 12/02/2020 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Recognition for board member service 2007-2014 | Massachusetts chapter National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys | 2014 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney | Law Office of Karol Bisbee, PC | 2001 - Present |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (New Hampshire chapter) | member | 2009 - Present |
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys | member | 1999 - Present |
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (Massachusetts chapter) | member | 1999 - 2016 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Protect Your Family! | Protect Your Family! What You Really Need to Know for the Second Half of Life | 2015 |
Protect Your Family | Protect Your Family! Don't Write A Blank Check to the Nursing Home | 2012 |
Consumer Guide | Veterans Benefits Guide to Aid and Attendance Pension | 2010 |
Consumer Guide | The Consumer Guide to Medicaid Planning and Protection of Assets | 2006 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Suffolk University Law School | JD - Juris Doctor | 2000 |
Merrimack College | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1987 |
New England Baptist Hospital School of Nursing | Registered Nurse | 1972 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Legal Checkup | Legal Checkup status of irrevocable Trusts, estate planning and Nursing Home Protection | 2016 |
Methuen Senior Center | Protecting the Home | 2015 |
Learn the Truth About Veterans Benefits | Veterans Aid and Attendance | 2013 |
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Beth Lawson, Elder law Attorney on Feb 20, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer for both Elder Law and Estate Planning. I have known Karol Bisbee since 2007. She has assisted me with a number of difficult elder law scenarios. Karol works diligently for her clients and is a big help to fellow attorneys. Her expertise in the field is tremendous. She is well known in her community and is often a speaker on the topic as well as a published author. She takes great care to achieve the goals of her clients. She is a truly a excellent person and attorney to work with.
Tiffany O'Connell, Estate planning Attorney on Feb 27, 2012
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I have had the privilege of getting to know Karol both through professional associations we both below to as well as through a mutual client. I have found Karol to be very competent, conscientious and caring. I would not hesitate to refer a client to Karol since I know they would be well taken care of!
Judith McDougall-Flynn, Elder law Attorney on Sep 22, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Karol is a smart and caring elder law and estate planning attorney, always going above and beyond to get the best result for her clients. In addition, she is a very active member of the Massachusetts Chapter of NAELA, advocating for the rights of seniors and those with special needs in the Commonwealth. I highly recommend Karol for elder law and estate planning.
Jennifer Deland, Elder law Attorney on Mar 4, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. I would recommend that anyone who is planning to file a Medicaid application talk with Karol about it. She seems to understand the system very well.